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1888-P Bottom Basement Slabber

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This is the last one I could dig up....I think I've cracked out most of my bottom basement slabbed slabs.

What do you think of this one?

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 Posted 11/05/2012  12:31 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Jaobler to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Definitely MS, probably a solid MS-63 since I expect the obverse marks are exaggerated by the large photos. The toning is attractive and original IMO. Usually the "basement slab" coins have some kind of problem but not this one. It's nice1
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I'll agree with MS63. Could have been a 64 if not for some deeper marks on the cheek.
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Stunning reverse! MS-65
Obv sign of light hair wear MS-60

NET grade MS-62
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I think it's most likely a MS-63.
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Yep, most likely a MS-63 but it might warrant a 64 grade if the luster is blazing as it looks to be. The toning (IMO) adds to the appearance grade at least a half point.
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Is that a big honkin' ICI slab?
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MS 63 with very attractive toning.
I'm a sucker for champagne toning.
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MS-63 sounds about right to me. Would be a slam dunk for 64 if the obverse luster were as nice as the reverse.
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Going w/ MS-63. What beautiful toning, especially on the reverse!
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